Work Term : PermanentWork Language : EnglishHours : 40 to 50 hours per weekEducation : Other trades certificate or diplomaExperience : 3 years to less than 5 yearsor equivalent experienceWork site environment
- Outdoors
- Dusty
- Noisy
Work setting
- Willing to relocate
- Relocation costs covered by employer
Tasks
- Instruct apprentices
- Troubleshoot and inspect equipment to detect faults and malfunctions
- Diagnose faults or malfunctions using computerized and other testing equipment to determine extent of repair required
- Adjust equipment and repair or replace defective parts
- Keep maintenance reports and documentation
- Test repaired equipment for proper performance and to ensure that work meets manufacturers' specifications
- Attach components and adjust new farm equipment
- Clean, lubricate and perform other maintenance work
- Perform repair work on heavy trucks
- Service attachments and working tools
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- Agricultural Equipment Technician Red Seal Certificate
Apprenticeship training
- Level three apprenticeship training
- Level four apprenticeship training
Security and safety
- Driving record check (abstract)
Transportation / travel information
- Own transportation
- Valid driver's licence
- Public transportation is not available
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Physically demanding
- Attention to detail
- Bending, crouching, kneeling
- Handling heavy loads
- Manual dexterity
- Standing for extended periods
Weight handling
- Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
Own tools / equipment
- Tools
- Steel-toed safety boots
Personal suitability
- Accurate
- Dependability
- Excellent oral communication
- Reliability
- Team player
Screening questions
- Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
- Are you willing to relocate for this position?
- Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
- Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?
- What is the highest level of study you have completed?
- What is your current level of study?
Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Health care plan
- Vision care benefits
Financial benefits
- Bonus
- Group insurance benefits
- Life insurance
- Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
Other benefits
- Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP)
- Free parking available
- Learning / training paid by employer
- Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
- Travel insurance
- Wellness program
Support for newcomers and refugees
- Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports newcomers and / or refugees
- Assists with immediate settlement needs of newcomers and / or refugees (for example : housing, transportation, storage, childcare, winter clothing, etc.)
- Supports social and labour market integration of newcomers and / or refugees (for example : facilitating access to community resources, language training, skills training, etc.)
- Recruits newcomers and / or refugees who were displaced by a conflict or a natural disaster (for example : Ukraine, Afghanistan, etc.)
- Supports newcomers and / or refugees with foreign credential recognition
- Does not require Canadian work experience